Comments on: Understanding Loss of Weight in the Elderly

By: Katie Dodd

Katie Dodd — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:05:25 +0000

In reply to Peggy Docherty. I'm glad this information was helpful and good luck with your mom!

By: Peggy Docherty

Peggy Docherty — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:26:31 +0000

Thank you Katie for sharing all of this incredibly helpful information. I’m currently caring for both of my 84 year old parents. I’m a nurse, but nutrition is a completely different specialty. I’m struggling right now. My mother has dementia and only eats small amounts of food and liquids. Her weight is fine, but I’m very concerned about malnutrition. She recently developed a stage 2 PU and it really upset me. I feel like I’m failing her. My father has been in relatively good health, but has insidious weight loss the past couple of years. He’s always been very thin, but now he is losing muscle and balance. His doctor said he must put on weight immediately. The information you provided couldn’t have come at a better time. I will reach out to a Geriatric Dietitian near me, but you have given me a great starting point. Thank you so so much!

By: Katie Dodd

Katie Dodd — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:37:07 +0000

Check out this section on Calories in Plant Based Milks in my blog article on High Calorie Drinks:
https://thegeriatricdietitian.com/5-best-high-calorie-drinks/#Calories_in_Plant_Based_Milks

Soy milk or oat milk are some good high calorie bets. They are much higher in calories than almond milk. Best of luck!

By: Katie Dodd

Katie Dodd — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 06:25:25 +0000

In reply to yolanda cruz. You're welcome! So glad to hear.

By: yolanda cruz

yolanda cruz — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 02:33:18 +0000

thank you for the information is being helpful.

By: Katie Dodd

Katie Dodd — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 01:00:38 +0000

In reply to Laura Thomas.

There are many other brands of oral nutrition supplements- Nutrition Shakes is the common term you will see. The key is to read the food labels for high calorie options. Many grocery stores also sell pre-made smoothies near the produce section (some are pretty high in calories too!). Also consider adding other high calorie beverages like whole milk, juice, etc. Here’s an article that may be helpful: https://thegeriatricdietitian.com/5-best-high-calorie-drinks/. Best of luck!

By: Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 21:09:52 +0000

Thank you so much for this information. My mother cannot stomach Boost or Ensure. Is there anything that is available online/premade that I could order for her caretakers? I will try to see if they can make up a smoothie/shake but I am not sure they want to go to all that trouble.

Again, thank you